Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
15 Gertrude Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low density residential
LEP: Southern Downs Regional Council Planning Scheme 2020
Height Limit
8.5m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Warwick is served by established public schools (Warwick State School and Warwick High School) as the main catchment options, with Catholic alternatives via St Michael's Primary and Secondary College nearby. The Southern Downs region has a solid mix of public and independent schooling, with smaller rural and outer-suburb primaries also available within a few kilometres.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Warwick are typically zoned for Warwick State School (primary) and Warwick High School (secondary); verify with QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Warwick State School
In catchmentWarwick High School
In catchmentSt Michael's Primary School
St Michael's Secondary College
Eastlakes State School
Killarney State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
15 Gertrude Street in Warwick is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of regional Queensland towns. The property has good accessibility to the town centre and main routes with minimal congestion outside peak periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor increases during local school pick-up and drop-off times (8-9am, 2:30-3:30pm) and weekday morning commute periods, but generally minimal impact typical of a regional town of Warwick's size.
Public Transport
Warwick bus station is approximately 800-1000 meters away, providing regional coach services. Local bus routes service the residential area with stops within 200-400 meters of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Warwick is situated in the Condamine River catchment and is historically susceptible to significant flooding events. The town has experienced major inundation during high-rainfall periods, particularly affecting low-lying areas near watercourses. Council overlays define flood-prone zones requiring strict development controls and mitigation measures.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Warwick Regional Council flood mapping and planning scheme overlays
- •Freeboard requirements and floor level controls for development in flood-affected areas
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and hydraulic modelling for certain development types
- •Restrictions on certain land uses in high-hazard flood zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Warwick is located in the Southern Downs region of inland Queensland, an elevated area (approximately 500–700 m) with scattered bushland and grassland typical of the Queensland tablelands. Properties in Warwick generally fall within a moderate bushfire risk zone under Queensland's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, with BAL-12.5 construction requirements likely applying to fringe-rural and semi-rural properties. Risk increases with property size, vegetation density, and distance from town centre; inner Warwick township carries lower risk.
Crime & Safety
Warwick is a regional Queensland town with crime rates generally below the state average, reflecting typical patterns for rural-regional areas. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage represent the largest categories. The crime profile has remained relatively stable over recent years with no significant escalating trends.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Warwick is experiencing modest but steady development activity centred on CBD revitalisation, fringe residential subdivision, and rural tourism diversification. As a regional service centre for the Southern Downs, development is constrained by distance from Brisbane and relies on local economic drivers including agriculture, health services, and heritage tourism rather than high-density urban renewal.
Warwick CBD Mixed-Use Revitalisation
0 kmCouncil-led urban renewal initiative targeting the historic Warwick CBD with residential apartments, retail and heritage conservation.
Recent Residential Subdivision - Southern Estates
2.5 kmMulti-stage residential subdivision delivering 80-120 lots on the southern fringe of Warwick for detached housing.
Warwick Hospital Precinct Expansion
1.2 kmSouthern Queensland rural health facility expansion to support growing regional demand and aged care services.
Tourism & Hospitality Development - Warwick Surrounds
3 kmSmall-scale accommodation and agritourism projects capitalising on Warwick's proximity to wine country and Southern Downs attractions.
Local Road & Drainage Infrastructure
1.5 kmCouncil-funded local road upgrades and stormwater management works supporting growth corridors.
Lifestyle Village Development
4 kmAged-care focused lifestyle community or retirement village addressing demographic trends in the Southern Downs region.
Heritage & Conservation
Warwick is a historic inland regional centre in the Southern Downs with a well-preserved late-19th and early-20th century town centre. The main business and civic precinct contains multiple locally significant heritage buildings and is subject to heritage conservation overlay controls. Many of the older residential properties surrounding the CBD fall within conservation areas that restrict development and require sympathetic restoration practices.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Exterior alterations to heritage-listed buildings require approval from local heritage committee
- •Demolition of buildings in heritage conservation area subject to development application and assessment
- •Minimum setbacks and street frontage controls to maintain heritage character
- •Restrictions on modern materials and façade modifications in designated precinct
Nearby Heritage Items